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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 444.36 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 444.36 and 286 is: 425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 444.36 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/444.36 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 444.36 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 127,086.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,086.96/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.87

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