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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.30, 623.55 and 294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.30, 623.55 and 294.10 is: 441.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.30 : 623.55 = 294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.30/623.55 = 294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.30x = 623.55 × 294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.30x = 183,386.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,386.06/415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.57

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