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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.41, 620.70 and 304.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.41, 620.70 and 304.91 is: 456.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.41 : 620.70 = 304.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.41/620.70 = 304.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.41x = 620.70 × 304.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.41x = 189,259.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,259.19/414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.69

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