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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 450.63 and 288.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 450.63 and 288.99 is: 434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 450.63 = 288.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/450.63 = 288.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 450.63 × 288.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 130,227.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,227.56/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.01

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