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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.10, 663.15 and 415.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.10, 663.15 and 415.10 is: 622.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.10 : 663.15 = 415.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.10/663.15 = 415.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.10x = 663.15 × 415.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.10x = 275,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,273.57/442.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.65

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