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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.68, 620.81 and 260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.68, 620.81 and 260.11 is: 389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.68 : 620.81 = 260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.68/620.81 = 260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.68x = 620.81 × 260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.68x = 161,478.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,478.89/414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.41

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