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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.48, 620.06 and 228.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.48, 620.06 and 228.53 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.48 : 620.06 = 228.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.48/620.06 = 228.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.48x = 620.06 × 228.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.48x = 141,698.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,698.07/413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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