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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 622.43 and 354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 622.43 and 354.21 is: 531.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 622.43 = 354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/622.43 = 354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 622.43 × 354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 220,466.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,466.05/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.51

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