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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.98, 621.93 and 311.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.98, 621.93 and 311.30 is: 466.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.98 : 621.93 = 311.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.98/621.93 = 311.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.98x = 621.93 × 311.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.98x = 193,606.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,606.81/414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.54

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