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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 453.87 and 296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 453.87 and 296.82 is: 445.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 453.87 = 296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/453.87 = 296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 453.87 × 296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 134,717.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,717.69/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.67

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