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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.60, 564.12 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.60, 564.12 and 298.32 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.60 : 564.12 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.60/564.12 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.60x = 564.12 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.60x = 168,288.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,288.28/408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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