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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.77, 622.30 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.77, 622.30 and 276.50 is: 414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.77 : 622.30 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.77/622.30 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.77x = 622.30 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.77x = 172,068.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,068.87/414.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.85

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