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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.70, 623.67 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.70, 623.67 and 402.12 is: 601.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.70 : 623.67 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.70/623.67 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.70x = 623.67 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.70x = 250,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,790.18/416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.85

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