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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.70, 620.37 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.70, 620.37 and 179.44 is: 269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.70 : 620.37 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.70/620.37 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.70x = 620.37 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.70x = 111,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,319.19/413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.08

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