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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.53, 572.63 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.53, 572.63 and 298.89 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.53 : 572.63 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.53/572.63 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.53x = 572.63 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.53x = 171,151.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,151.89/415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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