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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.40, 623.10 and 323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.40, 623.10 and 323.60 is: 485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.40 : 623.10 = 323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.40/623.10 = 323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.40x = 623.10 × 323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.40x = 201,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,635.16/415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.40

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