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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.37, 621.95 and 298.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.37, 621.95 and 298.93 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.37 : 621.95 = 298.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.37/621.95 = 298.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.37x = 621.95 × 298.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.37x = 185,918.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,918.02/414.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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