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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 454.98 and 299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 454.98 and 299.88 is: 448.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 454.98 = 299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/454.98 = 299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 454.98 × 299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 136,439.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,439.40/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.52

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