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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 623.52 and 285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 623.52 and 285.46 is: 428.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 623.52 = 285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/623.52 = 285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 623.52 × 285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 177,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,990.02/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.27

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