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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.46, 483.91 and 298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.46, 483.91 and 298.90 is: 411.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.46 : 483.91 = 298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.46/483.91 = 298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.46x = 483.91 × 298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.46x = 144,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,640.70/351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.54

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