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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.49, 448.82 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.49, 448.82 and 269.52 is: 403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.49 : 448.82 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.49/448.82 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.49x = 448.82 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.49x = 120,965.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,965.97/299.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.91

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