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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.79, 622.19 and 271.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.79, 622.19 and 271.42 is: 407.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.79 : 622.19 = 271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.79/622.19 = 271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.79x = 622.19 × 271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.79x = 168,874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,874.81/414.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.13

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