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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.49, 447.97 and 277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.49, 447.97 and 277.62 is: 415.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.49 : 447.97 = 277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.49/447.97 = 277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.49x = 447.97 × 277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.49x = 124,365.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,365.43/299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.26

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