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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.77, 623.86 and 305.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.77, 623.86 and 305.81 is: 458.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.77 : 623.86 = 305.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.77/623.86 = 305.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.77x = 623.86 × 305.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.77x = 190,782.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,782.63/415.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.87

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