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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.95, 445.17 and 298.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.95, 445.17 and 298.65 is: 411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.95 : 445.17 = 298.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.95/445.17 = 298.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.95x = 445.17 × 298.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.95x = 132,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,950.02/322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.67

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