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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.60, 620.55 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.60, 620.55 and 382.20 is: 572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.60 : 620.55 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.60/620.55 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.60x = 620.55 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.60x = 237,174.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,174.21/414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.06

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