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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.73, 622.37 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.73, 622.37 and 291.90 is: 436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.73 : 622.37 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.73/622.37 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.73x = 622.37 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.73x = 181,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,668.34/415.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.99

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