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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 450.80 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 450.80 and 84.06 is: 126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 450.80 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/450.80 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 450.80 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 37,893.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,893.33/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.11

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