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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 621.14 and 292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 621.14 and 292.26 is: 437.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 621.14 = 292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/621.14 = 292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 621.14 × 292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 181,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,534.38/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.90

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