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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 620.78 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 620.78 and 269.76 is: 404.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 620.78 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/620.78 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 620.78 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 167,461.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,461.61/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.03

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