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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.45, 454.77 and 279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.45, 454.77 and 279.15 is: 418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.45 : 454.77 = 279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.45/454.77 = 279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.45x = 454.77 × 279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.45x = 126,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,949.05/303.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.35

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