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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.14, 622.68 and 299.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.14, 622.68 and 299.79 is: 449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.14 : 622.68 = 299.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.14/622.68 = 299.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.14x = 622.68 × 299.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.14x = 186,673.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,673.24/415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.66

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