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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.90, 729.43 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.90, 729.43 and 414 is: 620.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.90 : 729.43 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.90/729.43 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.90x = 729.43 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.90x = 301,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,982.99/486.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.22

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