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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 448.11 and 283.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 448.11 and 283.03 is: 425.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 448.11 = 283.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/448.11 = 283.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 448.11 × 283.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 126,827.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,827.45/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.00

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