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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.44, 453.43 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.44, 453.43 and 298.68 is: 444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.44 : 453.43 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.44/453.43 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.44x = 453.43 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.44x = 135,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,430.47/304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.85

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