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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 584.22 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 584.22 and 299.12 is: 412.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 584.22 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/584.22 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 584.22 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 174,751.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,751.89/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.66

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