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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.51, 449.26 and 283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.51, 449.26 and 283.71 is: 425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.51 : 449.26 = 283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.51/449.26 = 283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.51x = 449.26 × 283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.51x = 127,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,459.55/299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.56

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