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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.48, 446.35 and 283.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.48, 446.35 and 283.90 is: 424.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.48 : 446.35 = 283.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.48/446.35 = 283.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.48x = 446.35 × 283.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.48x = 126,718.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,718.77/298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.55

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