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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 621.36 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 621.36 and 401.76 is: 602.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 621.36 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/621.36 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 621.36 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 249,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,637.59/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.99

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