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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.64, 621.23 and 400.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.64, 621.23 and 400.59 is: 597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.64 : 621.23 = 400.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.64/621.23 = 400.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.64x = 621.23 × 400.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.64x = 248,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,856.52/416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.29

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