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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 794.70 and 298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 794.70 and 298.98 is: 448.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 794.70 = 298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/794.70 = 298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 794.70 × 298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 237,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,599.41/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.37

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