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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 450.66 and 278.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 450.66 and 278.57 is: 417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 450.66 = 278.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/450.66 = 278.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 450.66 × 278.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 125,536.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,536.71/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.85

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