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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 459.99 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 459.99 and 298.56 is: 447.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 459.99 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/459.99 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 459.99 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 137,334.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,334.61/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.84

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