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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.98, 620.99 and 298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.98, 620.99 and 298.10 is: 447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.98 : 620.99 = 298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.98/620.99 = 298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.98x = 620.99 × 298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.98x = 185,115.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,115.63/413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.17

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