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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.86, 625.59 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.86, 625.59 and 211.46 is: 317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.86 : 625.59 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.86/625.59 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.86x = 625.59 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.86x = 132,284.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,284.13/416.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.34

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