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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.77, 622.27 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.77, 622.27 and 258.49 is: 387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.77 : 622.27 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.77/622.27 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.77x = 622.27 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.77x = 160,848.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,848.11/414.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.81

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