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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.96, 451.64 and 298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.96, 451.64 and 298.28 is: 444.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.96 : 451.64 = 298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.96/451.64 = 298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.96x = 451.64 × 298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.96x = 134,715.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,715.18/302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.66

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