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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.97, 620.85 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.97, 620.85 and 208.26 is: 312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.97 : 620.85 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.97/620.85 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.97x = 620.85 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.97x = 129,298.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,298.22/413.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.34

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