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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.21, 620.46 and 311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.21, 620.46 and 311.61 is: 466.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.21 : 620.46 = 311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.21/620.46 = 311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.21x = 620.46 × 311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.21x = 193,341.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,341.54/414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.77

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