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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 445.60 and 290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 445.60 and 290.64 is: 433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 445.60 = 290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/445.60 = 290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 445.60 × 290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 129,509.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,509.18/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.78

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