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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.95, 449.99 and 269.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.95, 449.99 and 269.71 is: 404.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.95 : 449.99 = 269.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.95/449.99 = 269.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.95x = 449.99 × 269.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.95x = 121,366.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,366.80/299.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.62

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