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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.78, 623.03 and 307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.78, 623.03 and 307.06 is: 460.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.78 : 623.03 = 307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.78/623.03 = 307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.78x = 623.03 × 307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.78x = 191,307.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,307.59/415.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.12

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