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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.77, 623.15 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.77, 623.15 and 291.69 is: 437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.77 : 623.15 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.77/623.15 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.77x = 623.15 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.77x = 181,766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,766.62/415.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.18

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