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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.79, 624.87 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.79, 624.87 and 211.05 is: 316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.79 : 624.87 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.79/624.87 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.79x = 624.87 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.79x = 131,878.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,878.81/416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.42

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