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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.74, 620.41 and 231.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.74, 620.41 and 231.09 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.74 : 620.41 = 231.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.74/620.41 = 231.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.74x = 620.41 × 231.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.74x = 143,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,368.08/413.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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