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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.64, 621.12 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.64, 621.12 and 277.20 is: 415.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.64 : 621.12 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.64/621.12 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.64x = 621.12 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.64x = 172,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,174.46/414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.24

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