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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 622.90 and 293.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 622.90 and 293.21 is: 439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 622.90 = 293.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/622.90 = 293.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 622.90 × 293.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 182,640.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,640.51/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.76

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