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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.62, 625.32 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.62, 625.32 and 301.18 is: 452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.62 : 625.32 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.62/625.32 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.62x = 625.32 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.62x = 188,333.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,333.88/416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.05

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