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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.44, 445.48 and 276.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.44, 445.48 and 276.45 is: 412.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.44 : 445.48 = 276.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.44/445.48 = 276.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.44x = 445.48 × 276.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.44x = 123,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,153.41/298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.66

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