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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.73, 450.75 and 298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.73, 450.75 and 298.73 is: 450.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.73 : 450.75 = 298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.73/450.75 = 298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.73x = 450.75 × 298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.73x = 134,652.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,652.55/298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.75

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