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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.75, 620.99 and 277.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.75, 620.99 and 277.61 is: 415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.75 : 620.99 = 277.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.75/620.99 = 277.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.75x = 620.99 × 277.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.75x = 172,388.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,388.54/414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.64

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