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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.15, 620.87 and 311.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.15, 620.87 and 311.87 is: 467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.15 : 620.87 = 311.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.15/620.87 = 311.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.15x = 620.87 × 311.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.15x = 193,626.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,626.06/414.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.53

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