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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.19, 451.58 and 299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.19, 451.58 and 299.19 is: 451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.19 : 451.58 = 299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.19/451.58 = 299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.19x = 451.58 × 299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.19x = 135,108.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,108.97/299.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.58

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