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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.78, 620.68 and 197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.78, 620.68 and 197.38 is: 296.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.78 : 620.68 = 197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.78/620.68 = 197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.78x = 620.68 × 197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.78x = 122,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,509.82/413.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.07

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