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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.79, 452.97 and 299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.79, 452.97 and 299.19 is: 447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.79 : 452.97 = 299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.79/452.97 = 299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.79x = 452.97 × 299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.79x = 135,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,524.09/302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.58

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