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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.09, 620.46 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.09, 620.46 and 269.46 is: 403.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.09 : 620.46 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.09/620.46 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.09x = 620.46 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.09x = 167,189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,189.15/414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.75

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