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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.91, 621.78 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.91, 621.78 and 209.20 is: 313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.91 : 621.78 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.91/621.78 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.91x = 621.78 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.91x = 130,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,076.38/414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.51

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