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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.29, 619.99 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.29, 619.99 and 283.68 is: 424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.29 : 619.99 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.29/619.99 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.29x = 619.99 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.29x = 175,878.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,878.05/414.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.53

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