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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.85, 621.80 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.85, 621.80 and 209.56 is: 314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.85 : 621.80 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.85/621.80 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.85x = 621.80 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.85x = 130,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,304.41/414.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.10

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