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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.10, 744.15 and 416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.10, 744.15 and 416.90 is: 625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.10 : 744.15 = 416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.10/744.15 = 416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.10x = 744.15 × 416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.10x = 310,236.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,236.14/496.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.35

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