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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.83, 626.81 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.83, 626.81 and 198.45 is: 297.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.83 : 626.81 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.83/626.81 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.83x = 626.81 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.83x = 124,389.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,389.45/417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.71

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