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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.04, 620.85 and 259.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.04, 620.85 and 259.95 is: 390.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.04 : 620.85 = 259.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.04/620.85 = 259.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.04x = 620.85 × 259.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.04x = 161,390.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,390.86/413.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.74

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