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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 450.02 and 295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 450.02 and 295.46 is: 442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 450.02 = 295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/450.02 = 295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 450.02 × 295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 132,961.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,961.43/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.50

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