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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 452.52 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 452.52 and 299.70 is: 446.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 452.52 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/452.52 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 452.52 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 135,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,620.24/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.88

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