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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.01, 620.49 and 208.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.01, 620.49 and 208.63 is: 312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.01 : 620.49 = 208.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.01/620.49 = 208.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.01x = 620.49 × 208.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.01x = 129,452.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,452.06/414.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.68

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