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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.60, 625.20 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.60, 625.20 and 295.04 is: 442.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.60 : 625.20 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.60/625.20 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.60x = 625.20 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.60x = 184,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,459.01/416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.77

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