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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.99, 447.99 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.99, 447.99 and 287.60 is: 430.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.99 : 447.99 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.99/447.99 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.99x = 447.99 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.99x = 128,841.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,841.92/298.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.92

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