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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.51, 624.07 and 270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.51, 624.07 and 270.25 is: 404.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.51 : 624.07 = 270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.51/624.07 = 270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.51x = 624.07 × 270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.51x = 168,653.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,653.70/416.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.93

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