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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.77, 625.85 and 400.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.77, 625.85 and 400.22 is: 600.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.77 : 625.85 = 400.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.77/625.85 = 400.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.77x = 625.85 × 400.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.77x = 250,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,474.56/416.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.99

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