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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.17, 454.82 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.17, 454.82 and 299.52 is: 449.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.17 : 454.82 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.17/454.82 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.17x = 454.82 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.17x = 136,226.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,226.19/303.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.35

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