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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.75, 620.03 and 297.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.75, 620.03 and 297.51 is: 445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.75 : 620.03 = 297.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.75/620.03 = 297.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.75x = 620.03 × 297.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.75x = 184,463.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,463.64/413.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.84

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