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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.88, 625.06 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.88, 625.06 and 415.20 is: 618.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.88 : 625.06 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.88/625.06 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.88x = 625.06 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.88x = 259,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,524.91/419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.09

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