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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 445.88 and 285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 445.88 and 285.92 is: 429.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 445.88 = 285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/445.88 = 285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 445.88 × 285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 127,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,486.01/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.65

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