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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.96, 572.92 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.96, 572.92 and 298.64 is: 412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.96 : 572.92 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.96/572.92 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.96x = 572.92 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.96x = 171,096.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,096.83/414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.32

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