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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 621.12 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 621.12 and 400.80 is: 599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 621.12 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/621.12 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 621.12 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 248,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,944.90/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.75

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