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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.60, 551.79 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.60, 551.79 and 414.60 is: 551.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.60 : 551.79 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.60/551.79 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.60x = 551.79 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.60x = 228,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,770.58/414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.79

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