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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 453 and 282.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 453 and 282.48 is: 424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 453 = 282.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/453 = 282.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 453 × 282.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 127,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,963.44/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.17

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