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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.97, 448.83 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.97, 448.83 and 285.12 is: 428.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.97 : 448.83 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.97/448.83 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.97x = 448.83 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.97x = 127,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,968.22/298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.04

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