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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.02, 621.14 and 311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.02, 621.14 and 311.50 is: 467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.02 : 621.14 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.02/621.14 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.02x = 621.14 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.02x = 193,485.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,485.11/414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.33

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