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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 620.76 and 276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 620.76 and 276.86 is: 415.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 620.76 = 276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/620.76 = 276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 620.76 × 276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 171,863.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,863.61/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.47

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