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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.01, 656.03 and 298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.01, 656.03 and 298.30 is: 447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.01 : 656.03 = 298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.01/656.03 = 298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.01x = 656.03 × 298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.01x = 195,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,693.75/437.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.80

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