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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.94, 624.40 and 211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.94, 624.40 and 211.62 is: 316.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.94 : 624.40 = 211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.94/624.40 = 211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.94x = 624.40 × 211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.94x = 132,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,135.53/416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.92

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