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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.46, 620.28 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.46, 620.28 and 190.98 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.46 : 620.28 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.46/620.28 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.46x = 620.28 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.46x = 118,461.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,461.07/413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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