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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.96, 622.44 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.96, 622.44 and 278.88 is: 418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.96 : 622.44 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.96/622.44 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.96x = 622.44 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.96x = 173,586.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,586.07/414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.32

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