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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.60, 624.48 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.60, 624.48 and 200.48 is: 300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.60 : 624.48 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.60/624.48 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.60x = 624.48 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.60x = 125,195.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,195.75/416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.52

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