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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 622.32 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 622.32 and 319.68 is: 478.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 622.32 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/622.32 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 622.32 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 198,943.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,943.26/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.60

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