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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 622.20 and 408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 622.20 and 408.52 is: 612.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 622.20 = 408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/622.20 = 408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 622.20 × 408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 254,181.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,181.14/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.78

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