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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.64, 624 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.64, 624 and 279.36 is: 418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.64 : 624 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.64/624 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.64x = 624 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.64x = 174,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,320.64/416.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.40

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