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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.60, 622.26 and 306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.60, 622.26 and 306.96 is: 460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.60 : 622.26 = 306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.60/622.26 = 306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.60x = 622.26 × 306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.60x = 191,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,008.93/414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.71

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