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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.03, 620.49 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.03, 620.49 and 197.13 is: 295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.03 : 620.49 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.03/620.49 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.03x = 620.49 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.03x = 122,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,317.19/414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.43

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