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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.60, 457.80 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.60, 457.80 and 299.20 is: 449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.60 : 457.80 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.60/457.80 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.60x = 457.80 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.60x = 136,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,973.76/304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.68

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