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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.85, 582.03 and 297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.85, 582.03 and 297.59 is: 410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.85 : 582.03 = 297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.85/582.03 = 297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.85x = 582.03 × 297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.85x = 173,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,203.40/421.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.59

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