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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 620.96 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 620.96 and 312.66 is: 467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 620.96 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/620.96 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 620.96 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 194,147.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,147.79/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.53

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