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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.43, 620.94 and 298.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.43, 620.94 and 298.33 is: 446.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.43 : 620.94 = 298.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.43/620.94 = 298.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.43x = 620.94 × 298.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.43x = 185,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,245.03/414.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.99

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