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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 621.27 and 304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 621.27 and 304.83 is: 456.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 621.27 = 304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/621.27 = 304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 621.27 × 304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 189,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,381.73/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.65

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