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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.63, 564.55 and 298.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.63, 564.55 and 298.93 is: 411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.63 : 564.55 = 298.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.63/564.55 = 298.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.63x = 564.55 × 298.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.63x = 168,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,760.93/409.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.98

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