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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 623.02 and 316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 623.02 and 316.66 is: 475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 623.02 = 316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/623.02 = 316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 623.02 × 316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 197,285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,285.51/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.30

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