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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.16, 620.33 and 304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.16, 620.33 and 304.66 is: 456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.16 : 620.33 = 304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.16/620.33 = 304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.16x = 620.33 × 304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.16x = 188,988.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,988.21/414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.32

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