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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.59, 622.03 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.59, 622.03 and 299.16 is: 448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.59 : 622.03 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.59/622.03 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.59x = 622.03 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.59x = 186,086.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,086.31/414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.85

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