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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.93, 582.62 and 297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.93, 582.62 and 297.87 is: 411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.93 : 582.62 = 297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.93/582.62 = 297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.93x = 582.62 × 297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.93x = 173,540.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,540.62/421.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.30

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