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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.97, 450.33 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.97, 450.33 and 286.12 is: 429.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.97 : 450.33 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.97/450.33 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.97x = 450.33 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.97x = 128,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,846.22/299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.53

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