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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 622.64 and 285.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 622.64 and 285.00 is: 427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 622.64 = 285.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/622.64 = 285.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 622.64 × 285.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 177,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,450.78/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.27

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