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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.20, 623.15 and 401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.20, 623.15 and 401.70 is: 602.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.20 : 623.15 = 401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.20/623.15 = 401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.20x = 623.15 × 401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.20x = 250,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,317.35/415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.88

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