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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 623.50 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 623.50 and 312.32 is: 468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 623.50 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/623.50 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 623.50 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 194,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,732.30/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.79

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