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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.66, 622.11 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.66, 622.11 and 198.36 is: 297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.66 : 622.11 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.66/622.11 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.66x = 622.11 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.66x = 123,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,401.74/414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.60

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