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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.61, 620.51 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.61, 620.51 and 208.17 is: 312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.61 : 620.51 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.61/620.51 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.61x = 620.51 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.61x = 129,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,171.70/413.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.31

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