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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.81, 448.62 and 289.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.81, 448.62 and 289.09 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.81 : 448.62 = 289.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.81/448.62 = 289.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.81x = 448.62 × 289.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.81x = 129,691.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,691.56/298.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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