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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.82, 455.13 and 296.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.82, 455.13 and 296.43 is: 445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.82 : 455.13 = 296.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.82/455.13 = 296.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.82x = 455.13 × 296.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.82x = 134,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,914.19/302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.53

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