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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 574.48 and 298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 574.48 and 298.48 is: 411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 574.48 = 298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/574.48 = 298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 574.48 × 298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 171,470.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,470.79/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.48

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