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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.64, 469.14 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.64, 469.14 and 298.96 is: 445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.64 : 469.14 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.64/469.14 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.64x = 469.14 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.64x = 140,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,254.09/314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.76

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