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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.98, 575.19 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.98, 575.19 and 339.66 is: 469.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.98 : 575.19 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.98/575.19 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.98x = 575.19 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.98x = 195,369.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,369.04/415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.66

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