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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.43, 584.69 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.43, 584.69 and 299.36 is: 413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.43 : 584.69 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.43/584.69 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.43x = 584.69 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.43x = 175,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,032.76/423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.37

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