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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.20, 572.48 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.20, 572.48 and 304.64 is: 420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.20 : 572.48 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.20/572.48 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.20x = 572.48 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.20x = 174,400.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,400.31/415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.04

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