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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.92, 626.48 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.92, 626.48 and 254.64 is: 382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.92 : 626.48 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.92/626.48 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.92x = 626.48 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.92x = 159,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,526.87/416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.63

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