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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.84, 620.58 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.84, 620.58 and 197.60 is: 296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.84 : 620.58 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.84/620.58 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.84x = 620.58 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.84x = 122,626.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,626.61/413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.31

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