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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.64, 622.03 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.64, 622.03 and 171.13 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.64 : 622.03 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.64/622.03 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.64x = 622.03 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.64x = 106,447.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,447.99/414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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