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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.85, 450.85 and 272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.85, 450.85 and 272.91 is: 407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.85 : 450.85 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.85/450.85 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.85x = 450.85 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.85x = 123,040.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,040.79/301.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.63

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