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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.47, 623.21 and 343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.47, 623.21 and 343.18 is: 514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.47 : 623.21 = 343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.47/623.21 = 343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.47x = 623.21 × 343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.47x = 213,869.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,869.93/415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.77

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