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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.11, 572.31 and 345.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.11, 572.31 and 345.45 is: 476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.11 : 572.31 = 345.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.11/572.31 = 345.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.11x = 572.31 × 345.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.11x = 197,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,704.49/415.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.27

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