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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.85, 620.24 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.85, 620.24 and 197.22 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.85 : 620.24 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.85/620.24 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.85x = 620.24 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.85x = 122,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,322.75/413.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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