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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.48, 581.46 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.48, 581.46 and 297.12 is: 409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.48 : 581.46 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.48/581.46 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.48x = 581.46 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.48x = 172,763.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,763.40/421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.90

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