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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.46, 463.50 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.46, 463.50 and 299.55 is: 450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.46 : 463.50 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.46/463.50 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.46x = 463.50 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.46x = 138,841.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,841.43/308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.11

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