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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.88, 623.46 and 278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.88, 623.46 and 278.50 is: 417.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 623.46 = 278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/623.46 = 278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 623.46 × 278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 173,633.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,633.61/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.51

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