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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.48, 502.74 and 298.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.48, 502.74 and 298.87 is: 447.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.48 : 502.74 = 298.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.48/502.74 = 298.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.48x = 502.74 × 298.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.48x = 150,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,252.65/335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.88

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