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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.82, 621.91 and 198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.82, 621.91 and 198.36 is: 297.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.82 : 621.91 = 198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.82/621.91 = 198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.82x = 621.91 × 198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.82x = 123,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,362.07/414.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.39

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