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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.63, 573.34 and 304.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.63, 573.34 and 304.86 is: 420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.63 : 573.34 = 304.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.63/573.34 = 304.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.63x = 573.34 × 304.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.63x = 174,788.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,788.43/415.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.54

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