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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.99, 485.06 and 298.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.99, 485.06 and 298.47 is: 446.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.99 : 485.06 = 298.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.99/485.06 = 298.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.99x = 485.06 × 298.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.99x = 144,774.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,774.37/323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.86

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