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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.55, 620.52 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.55, 620.52 and 197.13 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.55 : 620.52 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.55/620.52 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.55x = 620.52 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.55x = 122,323.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,323.11/413.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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