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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.14, 621.18 and 298.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.14, 621.18 and 298.79 is: 448.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.14 : 621.18 = 298.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.14/621.18 = 298.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.14x = 621.18 × 298.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.14x = 185,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,603.93/414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.17

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