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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.99, 457.98 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.99, 457.98 and 298.62 is: 445.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.99 : 457.98 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.99/457.98 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.99x = 457.98 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.99x = 136,761.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,761.99/306.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.49

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