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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.02, 621.99 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.02, 621.99 and 286.50 is: 429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.02 : 621.99 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.02/621.99 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.02x = 621.99 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.02x = 178,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,200.14/415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.38

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