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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.45, 620.98 and 292.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.45, 620.98 and 292.51 is: 438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.45 : 620.98 = 292.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.45/620.98 = 292.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.45x = 620.98 × 292.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.45x = 181,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,638.29/414.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.27

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