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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.70, 624.62 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.70, 624.62 and 185.54 is: 278.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.70 : 624.62 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.70/624.62 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.70x = 624.62 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.70x = 115,887.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,887.94/416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.11

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