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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.66, 621.87 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.66, 621.87 and 271.14 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.66 : 621.87 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.66/621.87 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.66x = 621.87 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.66x = 168,613.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,613.83/414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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