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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.56, 620.21 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.56, 620.21 and 299.22 is: 447.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.56 : 620.21 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.56/620.21 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.56x = 620.21 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.56x = 185,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,579.24/414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.65

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