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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.84, 625.41 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.84, 625.41 and 254.64 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.84 : 625.41 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.84/625.41 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.84x = 625.41 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.84x = 159,254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,254.40/416.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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