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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.70, 451.03 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.70, 451.03 and 84.28 is: 126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.70 : 451.03 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.70/451.03 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.70x = 451.03 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.70x = 38,012.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,012.81/300.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.41

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