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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.53, 621.47 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.53, 621.47 and 342.63 is: 512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.53 : 621.47 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.53/621.47 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.53x = 621.47 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.53x = 212,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,935.12/415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.44

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