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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.83, 419.78 and 298.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.83, 419.78 and 298.01 is: 410.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.83 : 419.78 = 298.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.83/419.78 = 298.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.83x = 419.78 × 298.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.83x = 125,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,100.43/304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.39

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