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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 450.17 and 286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 450.17 and 286.28 is: 431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 450.17 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/450.17 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 450.17 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 128,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,870.99/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.53

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