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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.07, 450.60 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.07, 450.60 and 284.68 is: 427.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.07 : 450.60 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.07/450.60 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.07x = 450.60 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.07x = 128,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,276.81/300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.49

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