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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 447.41 and 298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 447.41 and 298.92 is: 445.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 447.41 = 298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/447.41 = 298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 447.41 × 298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 133,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,739.80/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.00

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