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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.64, 571.98 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.64, 571.98 and 298 is: 411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.64 : 571.98 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.64/571.98 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.64x = 571.98 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.64x = 170,450.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,450.04/414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.08

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