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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.65, 619.70 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.65, 619.70 and 259.48 is: 388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.65 : 619.70 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.65/619.70 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.65x = 619.70 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.65x = 160,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,796.66/413.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.73

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