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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.84, 450.18 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.84, 450.18 and 295.98 is: 442.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.84 : 450.18 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.84/450.18 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.84x = 450.18 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.84x = 133,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,244.28/300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.91

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