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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.06, 453.29 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.06, 453.29 and 297.36 is: 449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.06 : 453.29 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.06/453.29 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.06x = 453.29 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.06x = 134,788.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,788.83/300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.21

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