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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 447.60 and 292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 447.60 and 292.62 is: 439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 447.60 = 292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/447.60 = 292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 447.60 × 292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 130,976.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,976.71/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.40

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