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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.61, 620.49 and 311.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.61, 620.49 and 311.65 is: 466.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.61 : 620.49 = 311.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.61/620.49 = 311.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.61x = 620.49 × 311.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.61x = 193,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,375.71/414.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.40

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