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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.53, 624.64 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.53, 624.64 and 279.54 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.53 : 624.64 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.53/624.64 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.53x = 624.64 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.53x = 174,611.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,611.87/416.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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