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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.64, 620.60 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.64, 620.60 and 231.39 is: 347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.64 : 620.60 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.64/620.60 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.64x = 620.60 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.64x = 143,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,599.48/413.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.16

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