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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.44, 620.04 and 291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.44, 620.04 and 291.76 is: 437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.44 : 620.04 = 291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.44/620.04 = 291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.44x = 620.04 × 291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.44x = 180,902.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,902.87/413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.56

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