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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.91, 621.15 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.91, 621.15 and 291.08 is: 435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.91 : 621.15 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.91/621.15 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.91x = 621.15 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.91x = 180,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,804.34/414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.77

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