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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 620.61 and 304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 620.61 and 304.77 is: 456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 620.61 = 304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/620.61 = 304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 620.61 × 304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 189,141.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,141.79/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.08

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