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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 620.61 and 218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 620.61 and 218.71 is: 328.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 620.61 = 218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/620.61 = 218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 620.61 × 218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 135,734.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,734.29/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.00

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