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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414, 621.54 and 385.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414, 621.54 and 385.47 is: 578.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414 : 621.54 = 385.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414/621.54 = 385.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414x = 621.54 × 385.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414x = 239,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,585.02/414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.71

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