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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 447.72 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 447.72 and 287.28 is: 431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 447.72 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/447.72 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 447.72 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 128,621.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,621.00/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.15

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