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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.99, 451.46 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.99, 451.46 and 84.59 is: 126.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.99 : 451.46 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.99/451.46 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.99x = 451.46 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.99x = 38,186.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,186.96/300.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.87

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