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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.98, 621.02 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.98, 621.02 and 153.95 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.98 : 621.02 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.98/621.02 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.98x = 621.02 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.98x = 95,603.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,603.31/413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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