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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.96, 583.88 and 298.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.96, 583.88 and 298.72 is: 412.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.96 : 583.88 = 298.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.96/583.88 = 298.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.96x = 583.88 × 298.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.96x = 174,416.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,416.63/422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.37

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