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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.64, 623.82 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.64, 623.82 and 301.20 is: 450.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.64 : 623.82 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.64/623.82 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.64x = 623.82 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.64x = 187,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,894.58/416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.98

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