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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.79, 605.84 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.79, 605.84 and 298.68 is: 447.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.79 : 605.84 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.79/605.84 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.79x = 605.84 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.79x = 180,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,950.80/404.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.02

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