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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.73, 620.33 and 228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.73, 620.33 and 228.69 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.73 : 620.33 = 228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.73/620.33 = 228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.73x = 620.33 × 228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.73x = 141,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,862.12/413.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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