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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 621.04 and 292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 621.04 and 292.49 is: 438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 621.04 = 292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/621.04 = 292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 621.04 × 292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 181,648.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,648.81/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.26

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