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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 451.59 and 279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 451.59 and 279.66 is: 417.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 451.59 = 279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/451.59 = 279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 451.59 × 279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 126,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,291.66/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.47

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