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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.46, 430.41 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.46, 430.41 and 298.49 is: 411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.46 : 430.41 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.46/430.41 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.46x = 430.41 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.46x = 128,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,472.05/312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.17

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