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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 624.77 and 301.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 624.77 and 301.71 is: 452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 624.77 = 301.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/624.77 = 301.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 624.77 × 301.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 188,497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,497.85/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.16

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