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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.90, 620.46 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.90, 620.46 and 312.24 is: 466.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.90 : 620.46 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.90/620.46 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.90x = 620.46 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.90x = 193,732.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,732.43/414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.94

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