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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.40, 448.50 and 292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.40, 448.50 and 292.01 is: 438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.40 : 448.50 = 292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.40/448.50 = 292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.40x = 448.50 × 292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.40x = 130,967.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,967.61/298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.91

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