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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.85, 623.16 and 276.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.85, 623.16 and 276.73 is: 414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.85 : 623.16 = 276.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.85/623.16 = 276.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.85x = 623.16 × 276.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.85x = 172,445.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,445.51/415.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.69

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