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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.86, 447.34 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.86, 447.34 and 287.52 is: 430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.86 : 447.34 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.86/447.34 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.86x = 447.34 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.86x = 128,619.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,619.20/298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.37

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