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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.29, 615.23 and 298.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.29, 615.23 and 298.67 is: 411.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.29 : 615.23 = 298.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.29/615.23 = 298.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.29x = 615.23 × 298.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.29x = 183,747.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,747.29/446.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.72

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