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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 621.30 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 621.30 and 260.48 is: 390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 621.30 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/621.30 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 621.30 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 161,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,836.22/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.38

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