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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.58, 621.88 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.58, 621.88 and 209.26 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.58 : 621.88 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.58/621.88 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.58x = 621.88 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.58x = 130,134.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,134.61/414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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