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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.20, 447.88 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.20, 447.88 and 287.96 is: 432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.20 : 447.88 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.20/447.88 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.20x = 447.88 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.20x = 128,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,971.52/298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.50

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