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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.81, 623.43 and 384.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.81, 623.43 and 384.64 is: 578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.81 : 623.43 = 384.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.81/623.43 = 384.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.81x = 623.43 × 384.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.81x = 239,794.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,794.56/414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.08

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