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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.57, 621.89 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.57, 621.89 and 154.56 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.57 : 621.89 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.57/621.89 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.57x = 621.89 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.57x = 96,118.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,118.55/414.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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