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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 622.62 and 334.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 622.62 and 334.30 is: 501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 622.62 = 334.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/622.62 = 334.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 622.62 × 334.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 208,141.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,141.87/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.06

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