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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.90, 447.63 and 275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.90, 447.63 and 275.86 is: 413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.90 : 447.63 = 275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.90/447.63 = 275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.90x = 447.63 × 275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.90x = 123,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,483.21/298.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.13

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