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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.15, 622.89 and 209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.15, 622.89 and 209.78 is: 314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.15 : 622.89 = 209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.15/622.89 = 209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.15x = 622.89 × 209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.15x = 130,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,669.86/415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.75

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