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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.78, 624.25 and 408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.78, 624.25 and 408.48 is: 611.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.78 : 624.25 = 408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.78/624.25 = 408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.78x = 624.25 × 408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.78x = 254,993.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,993.64/416.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.82

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