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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.89, 625.44 and 197.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.89, 625.44 and 197.59 is: 296.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.89 : 625.44 = 197.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.89/625.44 = 197.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.89x = 625.44 × 197.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.89x = 123,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,580.69/416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.43

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