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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.54, 624.46 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.54, 624.46 and 359.44 is: 538.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.54 : 624.46 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.54/624.46 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.54x = 624.46 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.54x = 224,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,455.90/416.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.86

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