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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.45, 621.55 and 298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.45, 621.55 and 298.54 is: 447.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.45 : 621.55 = 298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.45/621.55 = 298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.45x = 621.55 × 298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.45x = 185,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,557.54/414.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.72

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