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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 620.21 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 620.21 and 208.44 is: 312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 620.21 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/620.21 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 620.21 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 129,277.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,277.09/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.40

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