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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.66, 450.48 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.66, 450.48 and 274.94 is: 411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 450.48 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/450.48 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 450.48 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 123,854.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,854.97/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.94

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