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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.86, 622.56 and 374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.86, 622.56 and 374.36 is: 561.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.86 : 622.56 = 374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.86/622.56 = 374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.86x = 622.56 × 374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.86x = 233,061.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,061.56/414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.78

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