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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 622.37 and 406.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 622.37 and 406.47 is: 609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 622.37 = 406.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/622.37 = 406.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 622.37 × 406.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 252,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,974.73/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.90

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