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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.03, 584.49 and 299.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.03, 584.49 and 299.49 is: 412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.03 : 584.49 = 299.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.03/584.49 = 299.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.03x = 584.49 × 299.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.03x = 175,048.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,048.91/424.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.82

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