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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.10, 621.56 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.10, 621.56 and 298.68 is: 448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.10 : 621.56 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.10/621.56 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.10x = 621.56 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.10x = 185,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,647.54/414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.32

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