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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.42, 622.36 and 283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.42, 622.36 and 283.58 is: 424.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.42 : 622.36 = 283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.42/622.36 = 283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.42x = 622.36 × 283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.42x = 176,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,489.70/415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.85

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