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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 452.76 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 452.76 and 299.76 is: 450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 452.76 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/452.76 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 452.76 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 135,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,719.34/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.60

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