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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.52, 621.74 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.52, 621.74 and 154.51 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.52 : 621.74 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.52/621.74 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.52x = 621.74 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.52x = 96,063.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,063.88/414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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