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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 623.82 and 300.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 623.82 and 300.18 is: 450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 623.82 = 300.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/623.82 = 300.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 623.82 × 300.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 187,258.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,258.29/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.55

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