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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298, 446.01 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298, 446.01 and 291.30 is: 435.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298 : 446.01 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298/446.01 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298x = 446.01 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298x = 129,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,922.71/298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.98

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