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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 452.49 and 299.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 452.49 and 299.18 is: 448.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 452.49 = 299.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/452.49 = 299.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 452.49 × 299.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 135,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,373.70/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.64

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