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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.64, 620.34 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.64, 620.34 and 277.03 is: 414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.64 : 620.34 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.64/620.34 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.64x = 620.34 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.64x = 171,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,852.79/414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.46

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