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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.96, 583.27 and 298.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.96, 583.27 and 298.71 is: 411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.96 : 583.27 = 298.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.96/583.27 = 298.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.96x = 583.27 × 298.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.96x = 174,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,227.83/422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.93

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