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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.96, 624.46 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.96, 624.46 and 254.34 is: 380.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.96 : 624.46 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.96/624.46 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.96x = 624.46 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.96x = 158,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,825.16/416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.91

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