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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.44, 448.46 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.44, 448.46 and 291.24 is: 436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.44 : 448.46 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.44/448.46 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.44x = 448.46 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.44x = 130,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,605.79/299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.17

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