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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.59, 621.02 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.59, 621.02 and 232.07 is: 347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.59 : 621.02 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.59/621.02 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.59x = 621.02 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.59x = 144,115.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,115.85/414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.61

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