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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 621.89 and 198.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 621.89 and 198.53 is: 297.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 621.89 = 198.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/621.89 = 198.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 621.89 × 198.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 123,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,459.72/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.64

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