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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.65, 621.98 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.65, 621.98 and 299.84 is: 449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.65 : 621.98 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.65/621.98 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.65x = 621.98 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.65x = 186,491.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,491.00/414.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.75

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