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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.89, 621.02 and 231.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.89, 621.02 and 231.73 is: 346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.89 : 621.02 = 231.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.89/621.02 = 231.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.89x = 621.02 × 231.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.89x = 143,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,910.32/414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.86

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