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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.83, 633.33 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.83, 633.33 and 414.54 is: 622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.83 : 633.33 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.83/633.33 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.83x = 633.33 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.83x = 262,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,540.62/421.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.38

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