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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.94, 449.04 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.94, 449.04 and 290.84 is: 436.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.94 : 449.04 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.94/449.04 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.94x = 449.04 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.94x = 130,598.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,598.79/298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.87

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