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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 621.51 and 292.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 621.51 and 292.85 is: 438.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 621.51 = 292.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/621.51 = 292.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 621.51 × 292.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 182,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,009.20/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.79

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