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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.66, 631.80 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.66, 631.80 and 414.18 is: 622.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.66 : 631.80 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.66/631.80 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.66x = 631.80 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.66x = 261,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,678.92/420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.07

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