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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.91, 454.14 and 298.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.91, 454.14 and 298.83 is: 449.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.91 : 454.14 = 298.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.91/454.14 = 298.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.91x = 454.14 × 298.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.91x = 135,713.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,713.30/301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.52

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