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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.07, 620.40 and 291.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.07, 620.40 and 291.74 is: 437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.07 : 620.40 = 291.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.07/620.40 = 291.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.07x = 620.40 × 291.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.07x = 180,993.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,993.49/414.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.11

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