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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 620.46 and 208.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 620.46 and 208.49 is: 312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 620.46 = 208.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/620.46 = 208.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 620.46 × 208.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 129,359.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,359.71/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.31

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