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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.84, 623.05 and 293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.84, 623.05 and 293.90 is: 440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.84 : 623.05 = 293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.84/623.05 = 293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.84x = 623.05 × 293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.84x = 183,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,114.40/415.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.35

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