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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.35, 585.37 and 298.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.35, 585.37 and 298.51 is: 411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.35 : 585.37 = 298.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.35/585.37 = 298.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.35x = 585.37 × 298.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.35x = 174,735.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,735.87/424.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.77

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