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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.58, 591.64 and 298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.58, 591.64 and 298.54 is: 446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.58 : 591.64 = 298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.58/591.64 = 298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.58x = 591.64 × 298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.58x = 176,628.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,628.21/395.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.50

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