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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.65, 621.07 and 406.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.65, 621.07 and 406.35 is: 608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.65 : 621.07 = 406.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.65/621.07 = 406.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.65x = 621.07 × 406.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.65x = 252,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,370.78/414.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.63

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