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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 621.72 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 621.72 and 323.28 is: 483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 621.72 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/621.72 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 621.72 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 200,989.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,989.64/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.52

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