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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 621.83 and 284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 621.83 and 284.88 is: 427.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 621.83 = 284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/621.83 = 284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 621.83 × 284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 177,145.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,145.51/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.31

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