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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.73, 450 and 291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.73, 450 and 291.63 is: 437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.73 : 450 = 291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.73/450 = 291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.73x = 450 × 291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.73x = 131,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,233.50/299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.84

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