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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.93, 754.16 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.93, 754.16 and 298.64 is: 446.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.93 : 754.16 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.93/754.16 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.93x = 754.16 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.93x = 225,222.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,222.73/503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.93

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