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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.69, 623.03 and 298.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.69, 623.03 and 298.37 is: 447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.69 : 623.03 = 298.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.69/623.03 = 298.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.69x = 623.03 × 298.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.69x = 185,893.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,893.53/415.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.20

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