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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.43, 450.09 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.43, 450.09 and 291.69 is: 438.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.43 : 450.09 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.43/450.09 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.43x = 450.09 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.43x = 131,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,286.75/299.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.46

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