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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 584.65 and 299.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 584.65 and 299.90 is: 413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 584.65 = 299.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/584.65 = 299.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 584.65 × 299.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 175,334.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,334.32/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.08

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