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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 620.52 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 620.52 and 407.64 is: 610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 620.52 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/620.52 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 620.52 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 252,948.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,948.77/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.52

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