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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.70, 621.79 and 386.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.70, 621.79 and 386.14 is: 576.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.70 : 621.79 = 386.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.70/621.79 = 386.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.70x = 621.79 × 386.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.70x = 240,097.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,097.99/416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.19

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