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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.19, 603.63 and 299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.19, 603.63 and 299.68 is: 449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.19 : 603.63 = 299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.19/603.63 = 299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.19x = 603.63 × 299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.19x = 180,894.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,894.33/402.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.78

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