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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 620.46 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 620.46 and 208.62 is: 312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 620.46 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/620.46 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 620.46 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 129,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,440.37/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.79

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