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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 451.50 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 451.50 and 280.56 is: 421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 451.50 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/451.50 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 451.50 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 126,672.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,672.84/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.48

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