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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.89, 463.79 and 299.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.89, 463.79 and 299.78 is: 450.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.89 : 463.79 = 299.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.89/463.79 = 299.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.89x = 463.79 × 299.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.89x = 139,034.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,034.97/308.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.11

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