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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.79, 624.03 and 199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.79, 624.03 and 199.41 is: 299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.79 : 624.03 = 199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.79/624.03 = 199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.79x = 624.03 × 199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.79x = 124,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,437.82/415.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.28

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