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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.80, 452.93 and 300.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.80, 452.93 and 300.41 is: 450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.80 : 452.93 = 300.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.80/452.93 = 300.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.80x = 452.93 × 300.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.80x = 136,060.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,060.93/301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.83

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