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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.50, 623.94 and 210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.50, 623.94 and 210.46 is: 315.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.50 : 623.94 = 210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.50/623.94 = 210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.50x = 623.94 × 210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.50x = 131,314.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,314.41/416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.28

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