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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 621.72 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 621.72 and 208.92 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 621.72 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/621.72 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 621.72 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 129,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,889.74/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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