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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 620.50 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 620.50 and 208.68 is: 312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 620.50 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/620.50 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 620.50 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 129,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,485.94/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.80

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