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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.95, 621.40 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.95, 621.40 and 209.61 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.95 : 621.40 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.95/621.40 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.95x = 621.40 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.95x = 130,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,252.68/414.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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