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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.48, 622.95 and 278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.48, 622.95 and 278.62 is: 417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.48 : 622.95 = 278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.48/622.95 = 278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.48x = 622.95 × 278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.48x = 173,566.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,566.33/415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.75

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