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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.54, 621.47 and 357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.54, 621.47 and 357.44 is: 535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.54 : 621.47 = 357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.54/621.47 = 357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.54x = 621.47 × 357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.54x = 222,133.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,133.34/414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.86

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