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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.93, 446.21 and 289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.93, 446.21 and 289.74 is: 433.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.93 : 446.21 = 289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.93/446.21 = 289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.93x = 446.21 × 289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.93x = 129,281.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,281.21/297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.93

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