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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 446.90 and 276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 446.90 and 276.63 is: 412.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 446.90 = 276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/446.90 = 276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 446.90 × 276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 123,625.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,625.95/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.66

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