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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.79, 622.92 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.79, 622.92 and 283.96 is: 425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.79 : 622.92 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.79/622.92 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.79x = 622.92 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.79x = 176,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,882.81/415.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.41

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