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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 450.90 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 450.90 and 299.60 is: 446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 450.90 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/450.90 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 450.90 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 135,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,087.39/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.38

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