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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.52, 624.36 and 308.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.52, 624.36 and 308.79 is: 462.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.52 : 624.36 = 308.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.52/624.36 = 308.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.52x = 624.36 × 308.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.52x = 192,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,796.12/416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.87

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