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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.97, 621.08 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.97, 621.08 and 197.70 is: 296.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.97 : 621.08 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.97/621.08 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.97x = 621.08 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.97x = 122,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,787.52/413.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.61

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