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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.41, 622.79 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.41, 622.79 and 285.02 is: 427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.41 : 622.79 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.41/622.79 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.41x = 622.79 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.41x = 177,503.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,503.07/415.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.30

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