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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.36, 620.96 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.36, 620.96 and 401.88 is: 602.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.36 : 620.96 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.36/620.96 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.36x = 620.96 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.36x = 249,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,551.40/414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.26

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