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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.69, 624.62 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.69, 624.62 and 270.53 is: 405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.69 : 624.62 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.69/624.62 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.69x = 624.62 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.69x = 168,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,978.66/416.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.52

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