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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.58, 450.77 and 281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.58, 450.77 and 281.14 is: 421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.58 : 450.77 = 281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.58/450.77 = 281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.58x = 450.77 × 281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.58x = 126,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,729.48/300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.62

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