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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 620.38 and 383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 620.38 and 383.62 is: 574.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 620.38 = 383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/620.38 = 383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 620.38 × 383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 237,990.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,990.18/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.86

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