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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.19, 583.86 and 298.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.19, 583.86 and 298.99 is: 412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.19 : 583.86 = 298.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.19/583.86 = 298.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.19x = 583.86 × 298.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.19x = 174,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,568.30/423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.51

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