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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 446.28 and 284.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 446.28 and 284.77 is: 427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 446.28 = 284.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/446.28 = 284.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 446.28 × 284.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 127,086.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,086.54/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.80

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