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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.57, 623.01 and 285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.57, 623.01 and 285.24 is: 427.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.57 : 623.01 = 285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.57/623.01 = 285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.57x = 623.01 × 285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.57x = 177,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,707.37/415.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.62

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