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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.33, 620.87 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.33, 620.87 and 383.96 is: 575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.33 : 620.87 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.33/620.87 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.33x = 620.87 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.33x = 238,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,384.22/414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.35

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