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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.62, 622.32 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.62, 622.32 and 299.18 is: 449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.62 : 622.32 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.62/622.32 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.62x = 622.32 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.62x = 186,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,185.70/414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.05

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