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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.50, 620.49 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.50, 620.49 and 276.44 is: 413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.50 : 620.49 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.50/620.49 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.50x = 620.49 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.50x = 171,528.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,528.26/414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.82

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