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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.23, 620.73 and 208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.23, 620.73 and 208.51 is: 312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.23 : 620.73 = 208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.23/620.73 = 208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.23x = 620.73 × 208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.23x = 129,426.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,426.86/414.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.46

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