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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.62, 566 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.62, 566 and 299.92 is: 413.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.62 : 566 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.62/566 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.62x = 566 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.62x = 169,754.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,754.72/410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.41

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