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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.98, 584.26 and 299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.98, 584.26 and 299.25 is: 413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.98 : 584.26 = 299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.98/584.26 = 299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.98x = 584.26 × 299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.98x = 174,839.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,839.06/422.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.35

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