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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.66, 621.07 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.66, 621.07 and 305.16 is: 457.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.66 : 621.07 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.66/621.07 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.66x = 621.07 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.66x = 189,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,525.72/414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.06

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