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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.99, 620.84 and 298.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.99, 620.84 and 298.09 is: 447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.99 : 620.84 = 298.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.99/620.84 = 298.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.99x = 620.84 × 298.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.99x = 185,065.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,065.39/413.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.03

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