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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.59, 620.58 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.59, 620.58 and 197.32 is: 296.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.59 : 620.58 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.59/620.58 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.59x = 620.58 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.59x = 122,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,452.85/413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.07

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