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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.21, 620.59 and 292.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.21, 620.59 and 292.21 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.21 : 620.59 = 292.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.21/620.59 = 292.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.21x = 620.59 × 292.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.21x = 181,342.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,342.60/414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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