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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.79, 621.90 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.79, 621.90 and 384.48 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.79 : 621.90 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.79/621.90 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.79x = 621.90 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.79x = 239,108.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,108.11/416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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