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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.53, 621.64 and 277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.53, 621.64 and 277.54 is: 416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.53 : 621.64 = 277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.53/621.64 = 277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.53x = 621.64 × 277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.53x = 172,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,528.76/414.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.20

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