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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.46, 620.28 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.46, 620.28 and 259.44 is: 389.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.46 : 620.28 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.46/620.28 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.46x = 620.28 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.46x = 160,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,925.44/413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.22

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