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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.70, 585.59 and 299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.70, 585.59 and 299.96 is: 413.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.70 : 585.59 = 299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.70/585.59 = 299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.70x = 585.59 × 299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.70x = 175,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,653.58/424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.59

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