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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 630.98 and 298.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 630.98 and 298.82 is: 447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 630.98 = 298.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/630.98 = 298.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 630.98 × 298.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 188,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,549.44/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.73

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