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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 447.50 and 295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 447.50 and 295.48 is: 442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 447.50 = 295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/447.50 = 295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 447.50 × 295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 132,227.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,227.30/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.59

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