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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.58, 620.38 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.58, 620.38 and 105.44 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.58 : 620.38 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.58/620.38 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.58x = 620.38 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.58x = 65,412.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,412.48/413.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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