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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.39, 621.48 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.39, 621.48 and 304.98 is: 456.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.39 : 621.48 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.39/621.48 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.39x = 621.48 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.39x = 189,538.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,538.97/415.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.29

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