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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.90, 623.85 and 382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.90, 623.85 and 382.30 is: 573.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.90 : 623.85 = 382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.90/623.85 = 382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.90x = 623.85 × 382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.90x = 238,497.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,497.86/415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.45

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