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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.22, 448.76 and 284.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.22, 448.76 and 284.59 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.22 : 448.76 = 284.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.22/448.76 = 284.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.22x = 448.76 × 284.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.22x = 127,712.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,712.61/299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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