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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.57, 621.86 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.57, 621.86 and 106.41 is: 159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.57 : 621.86 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.57/621.86 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.57x = 621.86 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.57x = 66,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,173.92/414.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.62

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