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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.64, 449.88 and 283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.64, 449.88 and 283.36 is: 424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.64 : 449.88 = 283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.64/449.88 = 283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.64x = 449.88 × 283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.64x = 127,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,478.00/300.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.02

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