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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.80, 626.10 and 295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.80, 626.10 and 295.30 is: 443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.80 : 626.10 = 295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.80/626.10 = 295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.80x = 626.10 × 295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.80x = 184,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,887.33/416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.59

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