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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.52, 622.06 and 286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.52, 622.06 and 286.04 is: 429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.52 : 622.06 = 286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.52/622.06 = 286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.52x = 622.06 × 286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.52x = 177,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,934.04/414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.25

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