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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.83, 620.84 and 292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.83, 620.84 and 292.33 is: 438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.83 : 620.84 = 292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.83/620.84 = 292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.83x = 620.84 × 292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.83x = 181,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,490.16/413.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.56

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