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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.56, 592.04 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.56, 592.04 and 298.24 is: 412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.56 : 592.04 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.56/592.04 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.56x = 592.04 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.56x = 176,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,570.01/428.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.01

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