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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.34, 623.73 and 306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.34, 623.73 and 306.74 is: 460.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.34 : 623.73 = 306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.34/623.73 = 306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.34x = 623.73 × 306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.34x = 191,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,322.94/415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.64

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