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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.86, 453.18 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.86, 453.18 and 298.80 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.86 : 453.18 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.86/453.18 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.86x = 453.18 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.86x = 135,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,410.18/301.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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