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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 474.84 and 298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 474.84 and 298.17 is: 448.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 474.84 = 298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/474.84 = 298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 474.84 × 298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 141,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,583.04/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.06

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