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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 455.52 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 455.52 and 298.46 is: 449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 455.52 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/455.52 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 455.52 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 135,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,954.50/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.02

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