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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.47, 451.05 and 299.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.47, 451.05 and 299.15 is: 449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.47 : 451.05 = 299.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.47/451.05 = 299.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.47x = 451.05 × 299.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.47x = 134,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,931.61/300.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.07

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