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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.12, 443.99 and 296.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.12, 443.99 and 296.62 is: 441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.12 : 443.99 = 296.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.12/443.99 = 296.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.12x = 443.99 × 296.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.12x = 131,696.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,696.31/298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.76

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