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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 624.27 and 306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 624.27 and 306.83 is: 459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 624.27 = 306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/624.27 = 306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 624.27 × 306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 191,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,544.76/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.65

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