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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.46, 416.67 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.46, 416.67 and 298.62 is: 411.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.46 : 416.67 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.46/416.67 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.46x = 416.67 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.46x = 124,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,426.00/302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.38

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