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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.84, 621.54 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.84, 621.54 and 292.88 is: 438.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.84 : 621.54 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.84/621.54 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.84x = 621.54 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.84x = 182,036.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,036.64/414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.81

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