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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.99, 620.99 and 170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.99, 620.99 and 170.69 is: 256.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.99 : 620.99 = 170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.99/620.99 = 170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.99x = 620.99 × 170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.99x = 105,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,995.93/413.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.04

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