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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.18, 620.87 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.18, 620.87 and 379.96 is: 569.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.18 : 620.87 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.18/620.87 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.18x = 620.87 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.18x = 235,902.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,902.31/414.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.56

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