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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.50, 624.10 and 279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.50, 624.10 and 279.02 is: 418.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.50 : 624.10 = 279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.50/624.10 = 279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.50x = 624.10 × 279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.50x = 174,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,136.38/416.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.09

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