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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.88, 620.03 and 208.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.88, 620.03 and 208.21 is: 311.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.88 : 620.03 = 208.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.88/620.03 = 208.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.88x = 620.03 × 208.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.88x = 129,096.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,096.45/413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.92

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