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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.66, 621.12 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.66, 621.12 and 277.76 is: 416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.66 : 621.12 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.66/621.12 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.66x = 621.12 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.66x = 172,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,522.29/414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.06

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