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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 620.55 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.28, 620.55 and 276.88 is: 414.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.28 : 620.55 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.28/620.55 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.28x = 620.55 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.28x = 171,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,817.88/414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.74

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