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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 622.08 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 622.08 and 287.04 is: 429.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 622.08 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/622.08 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 622.08 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 178,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,561.84/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.57

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