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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.49, 450.77 and 84.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.49, 450.77 and 84.07 is: 126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.49 : 450.77 = 84.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.49/450.77 = 84.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.49x = 450.77 × 84.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.49x = 37,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,896.69/300.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.12

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