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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.55, 445.60 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.55, 445.60 and 291.26 is: 434.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.55 : 445.60 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.55/445.60 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.55x = 445.60 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.55x = 129,785.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,785.46/298.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.72

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