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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.99, 621.54 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.99, 621.54 and 299.16 is: 448.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.99 : 621.54 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.99/621.54 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.99x = 621.54 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.99x = 185,939.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,939.91/414.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.06

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