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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.37, 622.37 and 293.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.37, 622.37 and 293.41 is: 439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.37 : 622.37 = 293.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.37/622.37 = 293.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.37x = 622.37 × 293.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.37x = 182,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,608.11/415.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.63

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