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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 464.74 and 298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 464.74 and 298.89 is: 448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 464.74 = 298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/464.74 = 298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 464.74 × 298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 138,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,905.39/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.66

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