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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.72, 582.90 and 298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.72, 582.90 and 298.18 is: 411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.72 : 582.90 = 298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.72/582.90 = 298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.72x = 582.90 × 298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.72x = 173,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,808.73/422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.17

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