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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 450 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 450 and 268.08 is: 401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 450 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/450 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 450 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 120,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,636/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.48

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