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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 447.14 and 290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 447.14 and 290.36 is: 434.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 447.14 = 290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/447.14 = 290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 447.14 × 290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 129,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,832.30/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.86

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