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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 622.20 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 622.20 and 286.56 is: 429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 622.20 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/622.20 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 622.20 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 178,297.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,297.63/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.55

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