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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.63, 620.02 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.63, 620.02 and 197.39 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.63 : 620.02 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.63/620.02 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.63x = 620.02 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.63x = 122,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,385.75/413.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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