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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.63, 461.91 and 298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.63, 461.91 and 298.53 is: 448.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.63 : 461.91 = 298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.63/461.91 = 298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.63x = 461.91 × 298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.63x = 137,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,893.99/307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.25

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