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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.70, 449.79 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.70, 449.79 and 273.46 is: 409.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.70 : 449.79 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.70/449.79 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.70x = 449.79 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.70x = 122,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,999.57/300.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.04

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