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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.41, 621.71 and 208.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.41, 621.71 and 208.90 is: 313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.41 : 621.71 = 208.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.41/621.71 = 208.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.41x = 621.71 × 208.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.41x = 129,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,871.07/414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.39

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