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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.98, 620.98 and 105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.98, 620.98 and 105.83 is: 158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.98 : 620.98 = 105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.98/620.98 = 105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.98x = 620.98 × 105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.98x = 65,718.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,718.31/413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.75

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