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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.12, 571.96 and 298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.12, 571.96 and 298.48 is: 411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.12 : 571.96 = 298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.12/571.96 = 298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.12x = 571.96 × 298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.12x = 170,718.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,718.62/415.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.25

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