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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.49, 446.23 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.49, 446.23 and 283.65 is: 425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.49 : 446.23 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.49/446.23 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.49x = 446.23 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.49x = 126,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,570.51/297.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.47

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