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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.27, 620.19 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.27, 620.19 and 276.98 is: 414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.27 : 620.19 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.27/620.19 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.27x = 620.19 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.27x = 171,777.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,777.13/414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.65

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