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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.68, 621.14 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.68, 621.14 and 208.62 is: 312.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.68 : 621.14 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.68/621.14 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.68x = 621.14 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.68x = 129,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,581.18/414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.49

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