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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 447.96 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 447.96 and 291.44 is: 437.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 447.96 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/447.96 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 447.96 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 130,553.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,553.46/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.16

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