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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.42, 620.60 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.42, 620.60 and 277.08 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.42 : 620.60 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.42/620.60 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.42x = 620.60 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.42x = 171,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,954.46/414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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