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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.23, 620.86 and 337.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.23, 620.86 and 337.33 is: 505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.23 : 620.86 = 337.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.23/620.86 = 337.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.23x = 620.86 × 337.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.23x = 209,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,429.91/414.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.59

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