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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 573 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 573 and 299.04 is: 412.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 573 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/573 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 573 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 171,349.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,349.92/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.45

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