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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.98, 623.34 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.98, 623.34 and 319.50 is: 478.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.98 : 623.34 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.98/623.34 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.98x = 623.34 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.98x = 199,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,157.13/415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.77

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