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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.45, 447.81 and 293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.45, 447.81 and 293.59 is: 440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.45 : 447.81 = 293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.45/447.81 = 293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.45x = 447.81 × 293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.45x = 131,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,472.54/298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.52

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