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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 622.54 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 622.54 and 391.38 is: 586.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 622.54 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/622.54 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 622.54 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 243,649.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,649.71/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.23

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