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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.40, 447.84 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.40, 447.84 and 274.88 is: 412.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.40 : 447.84 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.40/447.84 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.40x = 447.84 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.40x = 123,102.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,102.26/298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.54

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