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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 456.48 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 456.48 and 299.04 is: 449.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 456.48 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/456.48 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 456.48 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 136,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,505.78/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.27

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