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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.70, 621.35 and 275.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.70, 621.35 and 275.78 is: 413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.70 : 621.35 = 275.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.70/621.35 = 275.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.70x = 621.35 × 275.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.70x = 171,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,355.90/414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.20

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