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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.45, 620.01 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.45, 620.01 and 208.14 is: 312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.45 : 620.01 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.45/620.01 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.45x = 620.01 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.45x = 129,048.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,048.88/413.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.13

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