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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 451.58 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 451.58 and 298.64 is: 448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 451.58 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/451.58 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 451.58 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 134,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,859.49/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.13

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