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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 450 and 280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 450 and 280.48 is: 421.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 450 = 280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/450 = 280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 450 × 280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 126,216.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,216.00/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.17

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