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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.85, 624.46 and 272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.85, 624.46 and 272.13 is: 407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.85 : 624.46 = 272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.85/624.46 = 272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.85x = 624.46 × 272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.85x = 169,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,934.30/416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.66

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