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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 624.65 and 294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 624.65 and 294.62 is: 441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 624.65 = 294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/624.65 = 294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 624.65 × 294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 184,029.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,029.79/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.61

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