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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.70, 620.70 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.70, 620.70 and 293.20 is: 438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.70 : 620.70 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.70/620.70 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.70x = 620.70 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.70x = 181,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,989.24/414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.85

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