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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 625.08 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 625.08 and 309.26 is: 463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 625.08 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/625.08 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 625.08 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 193,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,312.24/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.89

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