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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413, 619.59 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413, 619.59 and 156.50 is: 234.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413 : 619.59 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413/619.59 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413x = 619.59 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413x = 96,965.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,965.84/413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.78

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