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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.09, 621.24 and 292.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.09, 621.24 and 292.59 is: 438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.09 : 621.24 = 292.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.09/621.24 = 292.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.09x = 621.24 × 292.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.09x = 181,768.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,768.61/414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.96

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