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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.82, 447.36 and 279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.82, 447.36 and 279.58 is: 418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.82 : 447.36 = 279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.82/447.36 = 279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.82x = 447.36 × 279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.82x = 125,072.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,072.91/298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.56

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