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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.40, 583.86 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.40, 583.86 and 299 is: 412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.40 : 583.86 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.40/583.86 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.40x = 583.86 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.40x = 174,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,574.14/423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.31

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