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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 446.19 and 286.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 446.19 and 286.25 is: 426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 446.19 = 286.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/446.19 = 286.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 446.19 × 286.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 127,719.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,719.66/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.33

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