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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.43, 620.51 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.43, 620.51 and 276.27 is: 414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.43 : 620.51 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.43/620.51 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.43x = 620.51 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.43x = 171,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,426.92/413.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.65

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