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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.49, 620.34 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.49, 620.34 and 218.49 is: 327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.49 : 620.34 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.49/620.34 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.49x = 620.34 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.49x = 135,538.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,538.09/413.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.79

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