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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.68, 584.68 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.68, 584.68 and 299.55 is: 413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.68 : 584.68 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.68/584.68 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.68x = 584.68 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.68x = 175,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,140.89/423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.39

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