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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.92, 620.65 and 197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.92, 620.65 and 197.38 is: 295.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.92 : 620.65 = 197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.92/620.65 = 197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.92x = 620.65 × 197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.92x = 122,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,503.90/413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.96

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