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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.16, 591.90 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.16, 591.90 and 298.24 is: 411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.16 : 591.90 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.16/591.90 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.16x = 591.90 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.16x = 176,528.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,528.26/429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.33

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