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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.82, 624.61 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.82, 624.61 and 295.32 is: 442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.82 : 624.61 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.82/624.61 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.82x = 624.61 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.82x = 184,459.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,459.83/416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.54

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