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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.19, 620.66 and 383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.19, 620.66 and 383.81 is: 575.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.19 : 620.66 = 383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.19/620.66 = 383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.19x = 620.66 × 383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.19x = 238,215.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,215.51/414.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.14

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