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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.06, 620 and 334.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.06, 620 and 334.06 is: 499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.06 : 620 = 334.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.06/620 = 334.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.06x = 620 × 334.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.06x = 207,117.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,117.20/415.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.01

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