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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.60, 628.26 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.60, 628.26 and 415.60 is: 628.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.60 : 628.26 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.60/628.26 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.60x = 628.26 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.60x = 261,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,104.86/415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.26

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