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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.67, 622.10 and 198.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.67, 622.10 and 198.49 is: 297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.67 : 622.10 = 198.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.67/622.10 = 198.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.67x = 622.10 × 198.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.67x = 123,480.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,480.63/414.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.78

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