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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.75, 622.36 and 277.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.75, 622.36 and 277.69 is: 415.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.75 : 622.36 = 277.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.75/622.36 = 277.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.75x = 622.36 × 277.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.75x = 172,823.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,823.15/415.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.69

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