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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.71, 1,315.44 and 414.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.71, 1,315.44 and 414.46 is: 621.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.71 : 1,315.44 = 414.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.71/1,315.44 = 414.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.71x = 1,315.44 × 414.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.71x = 545,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,197.26/877.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.16

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