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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.65, 619.62 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.65, 619.62 and 291.52 is: 436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.65 : 619.62 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.65/619.62 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.65x = 619.62 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.65x = 180,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,631.62/413.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.68

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