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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.15, 622.51 and 278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.15, 622.51 and 278.06 is: 416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.15 : 622.51 = 278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.15/622.51 = 278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.15x = 622.51 × 278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.15x = 173,091.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,091.32/415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.94

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