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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.97, 620.27 and 291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.97, 620.27 and 291.98 is: 437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.97 : 620.27 = 291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.97/620.27 = 291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.97x = 620.27 × 291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.97x = 181,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,101.87/413.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.48

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