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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.55, 620.91 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.55, 620.91 and 276.84 is: 415.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.55 : 620.91 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.55/620.91 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.55x = 620.91 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.55x = 171,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,892.72/413.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.65

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