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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.38, 620.60 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.38, 620.60 and 208.31 is: 311.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.38 : 620.60 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.38/620.60 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.38x = 620.60 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.38x = 129,273.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,273.04/414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.97

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