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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 448.70 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 448.70 and 279.72 is: 419.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 448.70 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/448.70 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 448.70 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 125,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,510.36/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.54

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