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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.82, 625.63 and 211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.82, 625.63 and 211.54 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.82 : 625.63 = 211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.82/625.63 = 211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.82x = 625.63 × 211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.82x = 132,345.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,345.83/416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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