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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.89, 621.03 and 208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.89, 621.03 and 208.48 is: 312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.89 : 621.03 = 208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.89/621.03 = 208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.89x = 621.03 × 208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.89x = 129,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,472.33/413.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.82

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