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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.24, 690.28 and 298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.24, 690.28 and 298.05 is: 447.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.24 : 690.28 = 298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.24/690.28 = 298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.24x = 690.28 × 298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.24x = 205,737.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,737.21/459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.99

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