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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.47, 622.66 and 311.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.47, 622.66 and 311.94 is: 467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.47 : 622.66 = 311.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.47/622.66 = 311.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.47x = 622.66 × 311.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.47x = 194,232.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,232.56/415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.50

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