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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.59, 624.46 and 185.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.59, 624.46 and 185.29 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.59 : 624.46 = 185.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.59/624.46 = 185.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.59x = 624.46 × 185.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.59x = 115,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,704.52/416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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