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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 450.26 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 450.26 and 298.56 is: 444.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 450.26 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/450.26 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 450.26 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 134,429.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,429.63/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.66

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