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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.89, 620.14 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.89, 620.14 and 291.90 is: 437.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.89 : 620.14 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.89/620.14 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.89x = 620.14 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.89x = 181,018.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,018.87/413.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.36

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