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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.82, 621.42 and 260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.82, 621.42 and 260.92 is: 390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.82 : 621.42 = 260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.82/621.42 = 260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.82x = 621.42 × 260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.82x = 162,140.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,140.91/414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.87

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