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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.94, 620.79 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.94, 620.79 and 208.37 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.94 : 620.79 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.94/620.79 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.94x = 620.79 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.94x = 129,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,354.01/413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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