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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.46, 623.36 and 293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.46, 623.36 and 293.46 is: 440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.46 : 623.36 = 293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.46/623.36 = 293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.46x = 623.36 × 293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.46x = 182,931.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,931.23/415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.31

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