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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.92, 620.87 and 208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.92, 620.87 and 208.34 is: 312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.92 : 620.87 = 208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.92/620.87 = 208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.92x = 620.87 × 208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.92x = 129,350.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,350.24/413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.50

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