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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.47, 621.80 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.47, 621.80 and 208.96 is: 313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.47 : 621.80 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.47/621.80 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.47x = 621.80 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.47x = 129,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,929.51/414.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.48

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