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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.76, 450.45 and 279.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.76, 450.45 and 279.21 is: 416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.76 : 450.45 = 279.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.76/450.45 = 279.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.76x = 450.45 × 279.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.76x = 125,768.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,768.75/301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.79

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