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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.68, 620.71 and 275.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.68, 620.71 and 275.59 is: 412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.68 : 620.71 = 275.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.68/620.71 = 275.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.68x = 620.71 × 275.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.68x = 171,059.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,059.23/414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.51

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