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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 458.91 and 298.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 458.91 and 298.61 is: 447.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 458.91 = 298.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/458.91 = 298.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 458.91 × 298.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 137,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,035.12/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.83

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