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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.51, 621.43 and 284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.51, 621.43 and 284.18 is: 426.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.51 : 621.43 = 284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.51/621.43 = 284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.51x = 621.43 × 284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.51x = 176,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,597.98/414.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.04

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