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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.77, 620.48 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.77, 620.48 and 153.79 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.77 : 620.48 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.77/620.48 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.77x = 620.48 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.77x = 95,421.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,421.59/413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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