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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.75, 621.54 and 277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.75, 621.54 and 277.95 is: 416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.75 : 621.54 = 277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.75/621.54 = 277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.75x = 621.54 × 277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.75x = 172,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,757.04/414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.53

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