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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.32, 446.12 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.32, 446.12 and 284.64 is: 427.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.32 : 446.12 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.32/446.12 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.32x = 446.12 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.32x = 126,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,983.60/297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.09

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