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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 450.87 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 450.87 and 278.01 is: 417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 450.87 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/450.87 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 450.87 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 125,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,346.37/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.15

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