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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 450.50 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 450.50 and 270.68 is: 405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 450.50 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/450.50 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 450.50 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 121,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,937.73/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.59

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