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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.91, 622.15 and 285.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.91, 622.15 and 285.07 is: 427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.91 : 622.15 = 285.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.91/622.15 = 285.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.91x = 622.15 × 285.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.91x = 177,356.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,356.30/414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.46

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