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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 449.15 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 449.15 and 279.72 is: 420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 449.15 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/449.15 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 449.15 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 125,634.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,634.84/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.53

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