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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.37, 620.33 and 277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.37, 620.33 and 277.07 is: 414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.37 : 620.33 = 277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.37/620.33 = 277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.37x = 620.33 × 277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.37x = 171,874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,874.83/414.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.79

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