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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.82, 621.03 and 197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.82, 621.03 and 197.45 is: 296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.82 : 621.03 = 197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.82/621.03 = 197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.82x = 621.03 × 197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.82x = 122,619.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,619.27/413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.31

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