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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 621.53 and 291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 621.53 and 291.34 is: 436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 621.53 = 291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/621.53 = 291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 621.53 × 291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 181,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,071.99/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.15

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