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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.75, 452.80 and 299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.75, 452.80 and 299.46 is: 449.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.75 : 452.80 = 299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.75/452.80 = 299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.75x = 452.80 × 299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.75x = 135,591.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,591.73/301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.35

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