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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.90, 620.35 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.90, 620.35 and 354.74 is: 530.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.90 : 620.35 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.90/620.35 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.90x = 620.35 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.90x = 220,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,062.96/414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.40

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