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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 623.07 and 305.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 623.07 and 305.85 is: 458.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 623.07 = 305.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/623.07 = 305.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 623.07 × 305.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 190,565.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,565.96/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.58

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