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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.85, 625.51 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.85, 625.51 and 211.43 is: 317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.85 : 625.51 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.85/625.51 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.85x = 625.51 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.85x = 132,248.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,248.70/416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.26

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