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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.49, 620.46 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.49, 620.46 and 230.86 is: 346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.49 : 620.46 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.49/620.46 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.49x = 620.46 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.49x = 143,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,239.40/413.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.42

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