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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.58, 451.14 and 299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.58, 451.14 and 299.48 is: 449.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.58 : 451.14 = 299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.58/451.14 = 299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.58x = 451.14 × 299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.58x = 135,107.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,107.41/300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.49

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