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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.54, 624.71 and 280.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.54, 624.71 and 280.41 is: 420.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.54 : 624.71 = 280.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.54/624.71 = 280.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.54x = 624.71 × 280.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.54x = 175,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,176.80/416.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.55

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