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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.65, 624.12 and 279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.65, 624.12 and 279.76 is: 419.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.65 : 624.12 = 279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.65/624.12 = 279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.65x = 624.12 × 279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.65x = 174,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,603.81/416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.07

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