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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.78, 620.62 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.78, 620.62 and 153.76 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.78 : 620.62 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.78/620.62 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.78x = 620.62 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.78x = 95,426.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,426.53/413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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