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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.84, 452.10 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.84, 452.10 and 299.76 is: 447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.84 : 452.10 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.84/452.10 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.84x = 452.10 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.84x = 135,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,521.50/302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.50

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