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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.58, 615.96 and 298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.58, 615.96 and 298.98 is: 412.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.58 : 615.96 = 298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.58/615.96 = 298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.58x = 615.96 × 298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.58x = 184,159.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,159.72/446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.38

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