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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.53, 622.62 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.53, 622.62 and 342.63 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.53 : 622.62 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.53/622.62 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.53x = 622.62 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.53x = 213,328.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,328.29/415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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