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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.22, 621.35 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.22, 621.35 and 305.27 is: 456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.22 : 621.35 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.22/621.35 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.22x = 621.35 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.22x = 189,679.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,679.51/415.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.82

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