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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.92, 620.22 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.92, 620.22 and 205.44 is: 307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.92 : 620.22 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.92/620.22 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.92x = 620.22 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.92x = 127,418.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,418.00/413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.83

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