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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.20, 620.48 and 298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.20, 620.48 and 298.10 is: 446.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.20 : 620.48 = 298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.20/620.48 = 298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.20x = 620.48 × 298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.20x = 184,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,960.50/414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.55

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