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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 621.48 and 403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 621.48 and 403.40 is: 604.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 621.48 = 403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/621.48 = 403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 621.48 × 403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 250,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,708.10/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.23

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