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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.80, 584.50 and 299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.80, 584.50 and 299.24 is: 412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.80 : 584.50 = 299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.80/584.50 = 299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.80x = 584.50 × 299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.80x = 174,905.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,905.78/423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.71

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