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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.70, 624.57 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.70, 624.57 and 272.16 is: 407.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.70 : 624.57 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.70/624.57 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.70x = 624.57 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.70x = 169,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,982.97/416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.93

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