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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.95, 622.73 and 284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.95, 622.73 and 284.63 is: 427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.95 : 622.73 = 284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.95/622.73 = 284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.95x = 622.73 × 284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.95x = 177,245.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,245.24/414.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.15

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