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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.47, 627.35 and 198.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.47, 627.35 and 198.98 is: 298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.47 : 627.35 = 198.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.47/627.35 = 198.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.47x = 627.35 × 198.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.47x = 124,830.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,830.09/418.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.30

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