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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.96, 624.28 and 294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.96, 624.28 and 294.34 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.96 : 624.28 = 294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.96/624.28 = 294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.96x = 624.28 × 294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.96x = 183,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,750.58/415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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