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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 446.84 and 289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 446.84 and 289 is: 434.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 446.84 = 289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/446.84 = 289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 446.84 × 289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 129,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,136.76/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.51

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