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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.14, 623.01 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.14, 623.01 and 389.64 is: 584.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.14 : 623.01 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.14/623.01 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.14x = 623.01 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.14x = 242,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,749.62/415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.74

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