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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 622.86 and 299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 622.86 and 299.42 is: 449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 622.86 = 299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/622.86 = 299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 622.86 × 299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 186,493.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,493.63/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.04

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