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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.54, 621.56 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.54, 621.56 and 304.92 is: 457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.54 : 621.56 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.54/621.56 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.54x = 621.56 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.54x = 189,526.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,526.08/414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.20

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