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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 450.32 and 270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 450.32 and 270.52 is: 405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 450.32 = 270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/450.32 = 270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 450.32 × 270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 121,820.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,820.57/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.42

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