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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.35, 450.46 and 80.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.35, 450.46 and 80.98 is: 121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.35 : 450.46 = 80.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.35/450.46 = 80.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.35x = 450.46 × 80.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.35x = 36,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,478.25/300.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.45

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