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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.08, 618.81 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.08, 618.81 and 217.79 is: 326.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.08 : 618.81 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.08/618.81 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.08x = 618.81 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.08x = 134,770.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,770.88/413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.26

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