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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.54, 623.99 and 271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.54, 623.99 and 271.82 is: 407.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.54 : 623.99 = 271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.54/623.99 = 271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.54x = 623.99 × 271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.54x = 169,609.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,609.84/416.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.19

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