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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.94, 575.94 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.94, 575.94 and 307.04 is: 424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.94 : 575.94 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.94/575.94 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.94x = 575.94 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.94x = 176,833.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,833.74/416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.12

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