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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.84, 445.47 and 294.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.84, 445.47 and 294.57 is: 442.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.84 : 445.47 = 294.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.84/445.47 = 294.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.84x = 445.47 × 294.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.84x = 131,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,222.10/296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.06

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