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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.53, 621.96 and 209.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.53, 621.96 and 209.15 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.53 : 621.96 = 209.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.53/621.96 = 209.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.53x = 621.96 × 209.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.53x = 130,079.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,079.82/414.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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