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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.28, 573 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.28, 573 and 298.64 is: 412.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.28 : 573 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.28/573 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.28x = 573 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.28x = 171,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,120.72/415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.06

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