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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.79, 581.46 and 297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.79, 581.46 and 297.08 is: 409.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.79 : 581.46 = 297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.79/581.46 = 297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.79x = 581.46 × 297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.79x = 172,740.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,740.14/421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.54

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