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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 623.55 and 293.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 623.55 and 293.90 is: 441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 623.55 = 293.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/623.55 = 293.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 623.55 × 293.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 183,261.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,261.35/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.81

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