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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.93, 456.23 and 298.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.93, 456.23 and 298.63 is: 443.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.93 : 456.23 = 298.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.93/456.23 = 298.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.93x = 456.23 × 298.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.93x = 136,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,243.57/306.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.89

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