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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.68, 623.81 and 307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.68, 623.81 and 307.72 is: 461.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.68 : 623.81 = 307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.68/623.81 = 307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.68x = 623.81 × 307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.68x = 191,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,958.81/415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.79

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