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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.74, 620.76 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.74, 620.76 and 298.32 is: 447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.74 : 620.76 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.74/620.76 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.74x = 620.76 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.74x = 185,183.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,183.91/413.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.58

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