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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.21, 621.45 and 299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.21, 621.45 and 299.38 is: 449.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.21 : 621.45 = 299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.21/621.45 = 299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.21x = 621.45 × 299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.21x = 186,049.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,049.70/414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.17

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