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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.97, 447.30 and 296.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.97, 447.30 and 296.65 is: 445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.97 : 447.30 = 296.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.97/447.30 = 296.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.97x = 447.30 × 296.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.97x = 132,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,691.55/297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.32

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