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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 451.96 and 298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 451.96 and 298.04 is: 444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 451.96 = 298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/451.96 = 298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 451.96 × 298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 134,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,702.16/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.56

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