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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 623.81 and 298.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 623.81 and 298.81 is: 448.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 623.81 = 298.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/623.81 = 298.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 623.81 × 298.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 186,400.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,400.67/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.29

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