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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.53, 450.80 and 300.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.53, 450.80 and 300.53 is: 450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.53 : 450.80 = 300.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.53/450.80 = 300.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.53x = 450.80 × 300.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.53x = 135,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,475.17/300.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.80

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