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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.04, 622.20 and 286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.04, 622.20 and 286.60 is: 430.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.04 : 622.20 = 286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.04/622.20 = 286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.04x = 622.20 × 286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.04x = 178,322.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,322.52/414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.69

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