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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.89, 476.55 and 298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.89, 476.55 and 298.53 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.89 : 476.55 = 298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.89/476.55 = 298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.89x = 476.55 × 298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.89x = 142,264.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,264.47/316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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