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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.64, 574.62 and 311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.64, 574.62 and 311.96 is: 431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.64 : 574.62 = 311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.64/574.62 = 311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.64x = 574.62 × 311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.64x = 179,258.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,258.46/415.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.28

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