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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.01, 454.98 and 298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.01, 454.98 and 298.69 is: 448.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.01 : 454.98 = 298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.01/454.98 = 298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.01x = 454.98 × 298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.01x = 135,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,897.98/303.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.49

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