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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.86, 620.67 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.86, 620.67 and 153.82 is: 230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.86 : 620.67 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.86/620.67 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.86x = 620.67 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.86x = 95,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,471.46/413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.69

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