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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.84, 453.18 and 297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.84, 453.18 and 297.98 is: 445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.84 : 453.18 = 297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.84/453.18 = 297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.84x = 453.18 × 297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.84x = 135,038.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,038.58/302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.91

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