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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 623.16 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 623.16 and 269.64 is: 404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 623.16 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/623.16 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 623.16 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 168,028.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,028.86/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.11

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