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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.75, 621.52 and 298.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.75, 621.52 and 298.51 is: 447.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.75 : 621.52 = 298.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.75/621.52 = 298.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.75x = 621.52 × 298.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.75x = 185,529.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,529.94/414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.33

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