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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.32, 621.41 and 292.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.32, 621.41 and 292.21 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.32 : 621.41 = 292.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.32/621.41 = 292.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.32x = 621.41 × 292.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.32x = 181,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,577.65/414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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