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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.94, 621.44 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.94, 621.44 and 407.22 is: 606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.94 : 621.44 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.94/621.44 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.94x = 621.44 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.94x = 253,060.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,060.76/416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.95

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