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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.48, 621.78 and 292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.48, 621.78 and 292.96 is: 438.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.48 : 621.78 = 292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.48/621.78 = 292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.48x = 621.78 × 292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.48x = 182,156.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,156.67/415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.42

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