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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.98, 620.35 and 276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.98, 620.35 and 276.55 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.98 : 620.35 = 276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.98/620.35 = 276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.98x = 620.35 × 276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.98x = 171,557.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,557.79/413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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