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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.48, 623.26 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.48, 623.26 and 391.72 is: 587.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.48 : 623.26 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.48/623.26 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.48x = 623.26 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.48x = 244,143.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,143.41/415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.62

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