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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.87, 621.50 and 197.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.87, 621.50 and 197.79 is: 296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.87 : 621.50 = 197.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.87/621.50 = 197.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.87x = 621.50 × 197.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.87x = 122,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,925.50/414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.30

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