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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.43, 447.14 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.43, 447.14 and 287.19 is: 430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.43 : 447.14 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.43/447.14 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.43x = 447.14 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.43x = 128,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,414.85/298.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.31

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