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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 623.56 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 623.56 and 294.12 is: 441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 623.56 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/623.56 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 623.56 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 183,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,401.47/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.27

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