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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.60, 621.63 and 209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.60, 621.63 and 209.05 is: 313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.60 : 621.63 = 209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.60/621.63 = 209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.60x = 621.63 × 209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.60x = 129,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,951.75/414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.44

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