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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.74, 620.62 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.74, 620.62 and 197.08 is: 295.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.74 : 620.62 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.74/620.62 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.74x = 620.62 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.74x = 122,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,311.79/413.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.62

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