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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.68, 622.31 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.68, 622.31 and 306.72 is: 460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.68 : 622.31 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.68/622.31 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.68x = 622.31 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.68x = 190,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,873.39/414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.30

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