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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.44, 621.82 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.44, 621.82 and 198.04 is: 297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.44 : 621.82 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.44/621.82 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.44x = 621.82 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.44x = 123,145.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,145.23/414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.14

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