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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.98, 624.78 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.98, 624.78 and 197.36 is: 295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.98 : 624.78 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.98/624.78 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.98x = 624.78 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.98x = 123,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,306.58/416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.71

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