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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.55, 449.61 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.55, 449.61 and 279.45 is: 419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.55 : 449.61 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.55/449.61 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.55x = 449.61 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.55x = 125,643.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,643.51/299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.44

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