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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.46, 450.71 and 84.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.46, 450.71 and 84.03 is: 126.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.46 : 450.71 = 84.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.46/450.71 = 84.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.46x = 450.71 × 84.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.46x = 37,872.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,872.74/300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.05

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