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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.16, 620.76 and 400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.16, 620.76 and 400.40 is: 600.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.16 : 620.76 = 400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.16/620.76 = 400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.16x = 620.76 × 400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.16x = 248,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,552.30/414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.14

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