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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.28, 621.32 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.28, 621.32 and 304.86 is: 456.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.28 : 621.32 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.28/621.32 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.28x = 621.32 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.28x = 189,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,418.14/415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.12

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