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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.23, 447.03 and 283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.23, 447.03 and 283.83 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.23 : 447.03 = 283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.23/447.03 = 283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.23x = 447.03 × 283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.23x = 126,880.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,880.52/298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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