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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.45, 592.02 and 298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.45, 592.02 and 298.35 is: 446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.45 : 592.02 = 298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.45/592.02 = 298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.45x = 592.02 × 298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.45x = 176,629.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,629.17/395.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.65

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