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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 623.34 and 397.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 623.34 and 397.62 is: 597.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 623.34 = 397.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/623.34 = 397.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 623.34 × 397.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 247,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,852.45/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.12

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