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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.15, 621.17 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.15, 621.17 and 277.28 is: 415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.15 : 621.17 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.15/621.17 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.15x = 621.17 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.15x = 172,238.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,238.02/414.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.88

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