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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.60, 620.51 and 208.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.60, 620.51 and 208.13 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.60 : 620.51 = 208.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.60/620.51 = 208.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.60x = 620.51 × 208.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.60x = 129,142.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,142.60/413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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