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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.66, 621.99 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.66, 621.99 and 277.98 is: 416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.66 : 621.99 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.66/621.99 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.66x = 621.99 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.66x = 172,900.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,900.78/414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.97

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