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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.13, 585.11 and 299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.13, 585.11 and 299.89 is: 413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.13 : 585.11 = 299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.13/585.11 = 299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.13x = 585.11 × 299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.13x = 175,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,468.99/424.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.72

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