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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.55, 622.41 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.55, 622.41 and 277.84 is: 417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.55 : 622.41 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.55/622.41 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.55x = 622.41 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.55x = 172,930.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,930.39/414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.15

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