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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 622.59 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 622.59 and 285.48 is: 427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 622.59 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/622.59 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 622.59 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 177,736.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,736.99/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.46

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