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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.69, 620.39 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.69, 620.39 and 194.28 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.69 : 620.39 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.69/620.39 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.69x = 620.39 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.69x = 120,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,529.85/413.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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