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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.13, 620.46 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.13, 620.46 and 251.44 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.13 : 620.46 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.13/620.46 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.13x = 620.46 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.13x = 156,008.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,008.46/414.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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