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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 622.02 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 622.02 and 286.52 is: 429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 622.02 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/622.02 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 622.02 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 178,221.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,221.17/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.90

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