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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.48, 453.02 and 297.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.48, 453.02 and 297.47 is: 445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.48 : 453.02 = 297.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.48/453.02 = 297.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.48x = 453.02 × 297.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.48x = 134,756.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,756.11/302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.51

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