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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.49, 621.10 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.49, 621.10 and 277.03 is: 415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.49 : 621.10 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.49/621.10 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.49x = 621.10 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.49x = 172,063.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,063.33/414.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.12

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