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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.83, 624.53 and 294.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.83, 624.53 and 294.86 is: 441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.83 : 624.53 = 294.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.83/624.53 = 294.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.83x = 624.53 × 294.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.83x = 184,148.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,148.92/416.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.78

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