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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 624.66 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 624.66 and 294.66 is: 442.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 624.66 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/624.66 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 624.66 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 184,062.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,062.32/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.97

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