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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.68, 448.92 and 292.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.68, 448.92 and 292.29 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.68 : 448.92 = 292.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.68/448.92 = 292.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.68x = 448.92 × 292.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.68x = 131,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,214.83/298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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