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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.62, 620.82 and 298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.62, 620.82 and 298.18 is: 447.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.62 : 620.82 = 298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.62/620.82 = 298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.62x = 620.82 × 298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.62x = 185,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,116.11/413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.55

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