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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 622.44 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 622.44 and 318.64 is: 477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 622.44 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/622.44 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 622.44 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 198,334.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,334.28/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.22

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