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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.28, 448.26 and 298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.28, 448.26 and 298.94 is: 444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.28 : 448.26 = 298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.28/448.26 = 298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.28x = 448.26 × 298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.28x = 134,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,002.84/301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.78

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