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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.48, 445.16 and 295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.48, 445.16 and 295.60 is: 440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.48 : 445.16 = 295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.48/445.16 = 295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.48x = 445.16 × 295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.48x = 131,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,589.30/298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.86

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