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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.48, 623.24 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.48, 623.24 and 299.60 is: 449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.48 : 623.24 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.48/623.24 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.48x = 623.24 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.48x = 186,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,722.70/415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.41

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