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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.61, 447 and 275.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.61, 447 and 275.73 is: 412.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.61 : 447 = 275.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.61/447 = 275.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.61x = 447 × 275.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.61x = 123,251.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,251.31/298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.75

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