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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.89, 445.94 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.89, 445.94 and 270.47 is: 404.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.89 : 445.94 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.89/445.94 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.89x = 445.94 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.89x = 120,614.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,614.42/297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.89

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