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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.53, 447.79 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.53, 447.79 and 283.95 is: 425.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.53 : 447.79 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.53/447.79 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.53x = 447.79 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.53x = 127,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,149.97/298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.92

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