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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 583.97 and 299.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 583.97 and 299.15 is: 412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 583.97 = 299.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/583.97 = 299.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 583.97 × 299.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 174,694.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,694.63/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.72

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