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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.90, 623.13 and 320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.90, 623.13 and 320.14 is: 479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.90 : 623.13 = 320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.90/623.13 = 320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.90x = 623.13 × 320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.90x = 199,488.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,488.84/415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.66

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