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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.12, 622.80 and 414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.12, 622.80 and 414.40 is: 621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.12 : 622.80 = 414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.12/622.80 = 414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.12x = 622.80 × 414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.12x = 258,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,088.32/415.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.72

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