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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.52, 621.07 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.52, 621.07 and 231.46 is: 346.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.52 : 621.07 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.52/621.07 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.52x = 621.07 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.52x = 143,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,750.73/414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.79

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