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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 449.72 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 449.72 and 298.32 is: 446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 449.72 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/449.72 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 449.72 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 134,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,160.47/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.37

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