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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.97, 454.63 and 279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.97, 454.63 and 279.75 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.97 : 454.63 = 279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.97/454.63 = 279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.97x = 454.63 × 279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.97x = 127,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,182.74/302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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