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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 446.96 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 446.96 and 287.28 is: 429.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 446.96 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/446.96 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 446.96 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 128,402.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,402.67/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.96

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