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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.99, 626.06 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.99, 626.06 and 262.46 is: 394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.99 : 626.06 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.99/626.06 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.99x = 626.06 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.99x = 164,314.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,314.40/416.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.05

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