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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.83, 621.32 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.83, 621.32 and 299.50 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.83 : 621.32 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.83/621.32 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.83x = 621.32 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.83x = 186,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,084.54/414.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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