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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.57, 449.96 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.57, 449.96 and 280.13 is: 420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.57 : 449.96 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.57/449.96 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.57x = 449.96 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.57x = 126,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,043.64/299.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.76

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