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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.89, 448.20 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.89, 448.20 and 289.44 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.89 : 448.20 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.89/448.20 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.89x = 448.20 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.89x = 129,727.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,727.01/298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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