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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.20, 621.88 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.20, 621.88 and 406.32 is: 608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.20 : 621.88 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.20/621.88 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.20x = 621.88 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.20x = 252,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,682.28/415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.58

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