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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 621.84 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 621.84 and 260.48 is: 390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 621.84 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/621.84 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 621.84 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 161,976.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,976.88/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.38

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