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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 621.08 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.28, 621.08 and 283.92 is: 425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.28 : 621.08 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.28/621.08 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.28x = 621.08 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.28x = 176,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,337.03/414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.65

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