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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.18, 594.78 and 298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.18, 594.78 and 298.40 is: 411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.18 : 594.78 = 298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.18/594.78 = 298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.18x = 594.78 × 298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.18x = 177,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,482.35/431.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.62

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