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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.58, 620.58 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.58, 620.58 and 259.56 is: 389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.58 : 620.58 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.58/620.58 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.58x = 620.58 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.58x = 161,077.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,077.74/413.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.47

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