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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.20, 621.45 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.20, 621.45 and 323.40 is: 484.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.20 : 621.45 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.20/621.45 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.20x = 621.45 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.20x = 200,976.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,976.93/415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.05

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