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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.45, 622.49 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.45, 622.49 and 299.03 is: 449.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.45 : 622.49 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.45/622.49 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.45x = 622.49 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.45x = 186,138.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,138.58/414.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.12

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