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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.61, 620.90 and 292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.61, 620.90 and 292.30 is: 437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.61 : 620.90 = 292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.61/620.90 = 292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.61x = 620.90 × 292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.61x = 181,487.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,487.15/414.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.73

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