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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.67, 454.41 and 279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.67, 454.41 and 279.99 is: 420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.67 : 454.41 = 279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.67/454.41 = 279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.67x = 454.41 × 279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.67x = 127,230.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,230.26/302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.36

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