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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.80, 495.52 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.80, 495.52 and 299.84 is: 450.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.80 : 495.52 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.80/495.52 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.80x = 495.52 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.80x = 148,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,576.72/329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.51

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