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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.71, 622.01 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.71, 622.01 and 140.79 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.71 : 622.01 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.71/622.01 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.71x = 622.01 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.71x = 87,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,575.47/414.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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