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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.47, 621.51 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.47, 621.51 and 154.40 is: 231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.47 : 621.51 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.47/621.51 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.47x = 621.51 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.47x = 95,957.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,957.46/414.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.52

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