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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.80, 620.94 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.80, 620.94 and 153.98 is: 231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.80 : 620.94 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.80/620.94 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.80x = 620.94 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.80x = 95,612.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,612.34/413.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.06

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