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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.24, 621.78 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.24, 621.78 and 276.84 is: 415.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.24 : 621.78 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.24/621.78 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.24x = 621.78 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.24x = 172,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,133.58/414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.54

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