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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.60, 622.06 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.60, 622.06 and 299.18 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.60 : 622.06 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.60/622.06 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.60x = 622.06 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.60x = 186,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,103.30/414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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