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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.84, 565.82 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.84, 565.82 and 299.12 is: 412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.84 : 565.82 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.84/565.82 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.84x = 565.82 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.84x = 169,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,248.08/409.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.96

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