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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.84, 624.86 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.84, 624.86 and 211.51 is: 317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.84 : 624.86 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.84/624.86 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.84x = 624.86 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.84x = 132,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,161.52/416.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.05

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