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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.27, 448.89 and 283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.27, 448.89 and 283.47 is: 425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.27 : 448.89 = 283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.27/448.89 = 283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.27x = 448.89 × 283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.27x = 127,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,246.85/299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.20

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