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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.03, 583.11 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.03, 583.11 and 298.49 is: 411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.03 : 583.11 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.03/583.11 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.03x = 583.11 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.03x = 174,051.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,051.78/423.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.44

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