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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 450.93 and 296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 450.93 and 296.48 is: 443.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 450.93 = 296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/450.93 = 296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 450.93 × 296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 133,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,691.73/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.66

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