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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.64, 620.55 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.64, 620.55 and 153.72 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.64 : 620.55 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.64/620.55 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.64x = 620.55 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.64x = 95,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,390.95/413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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