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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.79, 624.51 and 293.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.79, 624.51 and 293.61 is: 439.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.79 : 624.51 = 293.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.79/624.51 = 293.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.79x = 624.51 × 293.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.79x = 183,362.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,362.38/416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.94

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