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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.85, 620.22 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.85, 620.22 and 207.97 is: 311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.85 : 620.22 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.85/620.22 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.85x = 620.22 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.85x = 128,987.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,987.15/413.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.68

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